Featherlift, originally developed in Russia, uses specially patented Aptos^® threads to support the soft tissue upwards.

The Aptos threads are made of a blue monofilament polypropylene material, The Aptos threads are designed with bi-directional cogs or barbs that hook tissue and lift it into place. These threads can be used to lift any area of the face: eyebrow, cheek, jowl and neck to produce a gentle lifting of lax facial tissues.

With the patient under local anesthesia and without incision, a guiding needle is used to place the threads under the skin, where the cogs on the threads attach to the skin, gently lift it, and secure it in the desired position. Patients typically have four to twenty threads placed, depending on the number of facial areas to be treated.  An entire face can be treated within one hour, and some patients return to work within few days. Occasional swelling and bruising may last about one week.

This method is most suited for younger and middle-aged patients with drooping of the soft tissue of the face and neck, flaccid, flat faces, weak facial contours, or those with premature aging around the face and neck.